Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund
Our Mission
The mission of the Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund is to financially assist individuals
requiring additional resources in the City of Indianapolis that wish to secure educational
advancement including college, technical training, and apprenticeships.
The YPLF supports individuals who are positively impacting communities in Indianapolis.
Our Vision
The YPLF envisions breaking down barriers to create a stronger community, through
funding developmental opportunities that benefit local, diverse, and / or disadvantaged
populations.
Honoring A Servant Leader
Perkins, who passed away in 2016, was a servant leader; a distinguished alumna of Indianapolis Public Schools and Butler University; a longtime Citizens Energy Group executive; and a tireless advocate for improving the quality of life in Indianapolis. As a tribute to her memory, the Fund continues impactful workforce development initiatives, enhancing access to meaningful educational and career opportunities while specifically reducing disparities for members of the Black community and other diverse groups including veterans and members of reentry programs.
Uniting Our Community
For many years, Citizens Energy Group enjoyed inviting friends and partners to join a yearly golf outing fundraiser in support of educational and workforce development initiatives. In 2022, the Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund was established as the chief recipient of these fundraising efforts.
The Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund and our annual golf outings will continue to unite our community around educating our young people, developing equity in the workforce, and growing the talent pool in Marion County. In support of these objectives, the YPLF is excited to offer scholarships for which students can apply.
Scholarship Applicants
Scholarship candidates from local high schools and veteran and re-entry organizations in Indianapolis/Marion County are encouraged to apply. For more information on the Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund scholarships, click here or contact YPLF@citizensenergygroup.com
Start the scholarship application process by clicking here.
About YPLF
Yvonne Perkins Legacy Fund, Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that provides one-time scholarships. YPLF is funded by donations from individuals and local corporations.
Awards
In 2024, twelve scholarships totaling $37,500 were awarded to individuals who demonstrated both a financial need and a dedication to community service. Additionally, financial assistance was provided to two organizations:
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$10,000 to Ivy Cares, a wrap-around service that helps students at Ivy Tech secure their goals
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$7,000 to Latinas Welding Guild
Donate
Coming soon: Donations may soon be accepted online via PayPal.
Board of Directors
J.P. Ghio, Board President – Citizens Energy Group
Mark Jacob – Citizens Energy Group
Olivia Hawbaker – Citizens Energy Group
Jennifer Bailey – Citizens Energy Group
Ann McIver – Citizens Energy Group
Rachel Doba – DB-Engineering
Ben Reed – B.E. Reed, LLC
Amy Smitley - Arcadis
2024 Sponsors
We’d like to thank the sponsors of our 2024 Yvonne Perkins Legacy Foundation golf outing:
7NT |
HNTB |
ADS Environmental Services |
Inliner Solutions |
AECOM |
IRE |
Alliance Group Technologies Company |
ISCO |
American Structurepoint |
JQOL |
Arcadis |
Miller Eads |
August Mack |
Miller Pipeline |
B.E. REED |
ms consultants |
Black & Veatch |
Northpointe Engineering & Surveying, Inc |
Bowen Engineering |
Ottenweller Contracting |
CHA Consulting |
Powers & Sons Construction |
Christopher B. Burke |
Powers Engineering |
CorGroup |
Quest Safety Products Inc |
Covalen |
RCR Technology |
CTL Engineering |
Reynolds Construction |
DB Engineering |
S & K Equipment Company |
Donohue |
SAK |
Etica Group |
Sexson Mechanical Company |
F.A. Wilhelm |
State Safety & Compliance |
Farah and Sons Inc |
Sunbelt Rentals |
Ferguson Waterworks |
Tesco |
Ford Meter Box |
TSW |
George E. Booth Co. |
US Hydrovac Inc |
Greeley and Hansen |
VETS |
Groundbreakers |
VPES |
2023 Sponsors
We’d like to thank the sponsors of our 2023 Yvonne Perkins Legacy Foundation golf outing:
Miller Eads |
F.A. Wilhelm |
Sunbelt Rentals |
7NT |
Christopher B. Burke Engineering |
VETS |
American Structurepoint |
Bowen Engineering |
IRE |
Covalen |
SAK |
TSW |
Powers Engineering |
Ottenweller Contracting |
BLD Services |
Eastern Engineering |
Ferguson Waterworks |
JQOL |
CHA Consulting, Inc |
B.E. REED, LLC |
ADS Environmental Services |
Northpointe Engineering & Surveying, Inc |
Alliance Group Technologies Company |
DB Engineering |
S-K JV |
Reynolds Construction |
V3 Companies |
Inliner Solutions |
Etica Group |
Black & Veatch |
Arcadis |
AECOM |
Greeley & Hansen |
ms consultants |
Sexson Mechanical |
Tesco Solutions |
Donohue & Associates |
ISCO |
Miller Pipeline |
Culy Contracting |
S & K Equipment Company |
HNTB |
US Hydrovac |
Brown Equipment Company |
Maria Quintana |
CorGroup LLC |
Eagle Creek Golf Club |
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